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Dorset braced for high pollution smog

DORSET residents are being told to be prepared after reports of high pollution smog hitting the UK.

DEFRA has warned people across England and Wales to be braced for high levels of air pollution today and for the next few days.

A spokesman said: “This is due to light easterly winds continuing to bring in pollutants and allow local pollutants to remain close to source.

''There may also be some component due to Saharan dust.''

Dorset is currently on the cusp of the high to moderate pollution warning.

People suffering the effects of high levels of pollution - including sore eyes, coughs and sore throats - should cut down the amount of activity they take outside, experts have warned.

The Public Health England, Asthma UK and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have advised that asthmatics might need to use their blue reliever inhalers more often as they could be prone to attacks today and over the next few days. Other people with lung and heart problems, and those who are older, should also avoid strenuous exercise or activity.

Sotiris Vardoulakis, head of air pollution at PHE's centre for radiation, chemical and environmental hazards, said: ''Whilst most people will not be affected by short-term peaks in air pollution, some individuals, particularly vulnerable groups such as those with existing heart or lung conditions, may experience increased symptoms.

''On occasions where levels are high, adults and children with lung problems, and adults with heart problems, should reduce strenuous physical exertion, particularly outdoors, and particularly if they experience symptoms.

''People with asthma may find they need to use their reliever inhaler more often. Older people should also reduce physical exertion.

Kay Boycott, chief executive of Asthma UK, said: ''The two-thirds of people with asthma who find that air pollution makes their asthma worse will be at an increased risk of an attack following the alarming Defra warning of high pollution levels around the country.

Comments

I've been in central London all week. I am asthmatic. No problems at all, just a slightly hazier than normal sky line. A non story.

I've been in central London all week. I am asthmatic. No problems at all, just a slightly hazier than normal sky line. A non story.JamesYoung

I've been in central London all week. I am asthmatic. No problems at all, just a slightly hazier than normal sky line. A non story.

Score: 2

ijwufo68
2:03pm Wed 2 Apr 14

More crap coming in from europe. The next thing brussells will going us on air pollution!!

More crap coming in from europe. The next thing brussells will going us on air pollution!!ijwufo68

More crap coming in from europe. The next thing brussells will going us on air pollution!!

Score: 0

westbaywonder
5:52pm Wed 2 Apr 14

Sound the alarm, Hi-viz jackets on and masks at all times!

Sound the alarm, Hi-viz jackets on and masks at all times!westbaywonder

Sound the alarm, Hi-viz jackets on and masks at all times!

Score: -2

hellojohn
6:03pm Wed 2 Apr 14

Dorset braced for high pollution smog????

Look at the map, read the key, as shown on the BBC website who are also telling us we're at high risk; Dorset is one of the lowest risk areas in central and southern England. Be faintly concerned if you live in Norfolk.

More cheap, lazy, news drama from the media.

Dorset braced for high pollution smog????
Look at the map, read the key, as shown on the BBC website who are also telling us we're at high risk; Dorset is one of the lowest risk areas in central and southern England. Be faintly concerned if you live in Norfolk.
More cheap, lazy, news drama from the media.hellojohn

Dorset braced for high pollution smog????

Look at the map, read the key, as shown on the BBC website who are also telling us we're at high risk; Dorset is one of the lowest risk areas in central and southern England. Be faintly concerned if you live in Norfolk.

More cheap, lazy, news drama from the media.

Score: 6

Sigurd Hoberth
6:24pm Wed 2 Apr 14

Knew I shouldn't have had those fried onions!

Knew I shouldn't have had those fried onions!Sigurd Hoberth

Knew I shouldn't have had those fried onions!

Score: 1

arlbergbahn
6:41pm Wed 2 Apr 14

I've been reducing activity, particularly outdoors, just to be on the safe side. You can't be too careful.

I've been reducing activity, particularly outdoors, just to be on the safe side. You can't be too careful.arlbergbahn

I've been reducing activity, particularly outdoors, just to be on the safe side. You can't be too careful.

Score: 1

arlbergbahn
6:42pm Wed 2 Apr 14

westbaywonder wrote…

Sound the alarm, Hi-viz jackets on and masks at all times!

Don't forget the safety helmet.

[quote][p][bold]westbaywonder[/bold] wrote:
Sound the alarm, Hi-viz jackets on and masks at all times![/p][/quote]Don't forget the safety helmet.arlbergbahn

westbaywonder wrote…

Sound the alarm, Hi-viz jackets on and masks at all times!

Don't forget the safety helmet.

Score: 2

codlips
7:35pm Wed 2 Apr 14

Its made my car dirty though!

Its made my car dirty though!codlips

Its made my car dirty though!

Score: 4

westbaywonder
8:53pm Wed 2 Apr 14

Maggie of Poundbury, if your out there love, remember to keep your windows shut ,dont want to spoil the cakes for Charlie boy with that foul smog now do we. Theres a girl.

Maggie of Poundbury, if your out there love, remember to keep your windows shut ,dont want to spoil the cakes for Charlie boy with that foul smog now do we. Theres a girl.westbaywonder

Maggie of Poundbury, if your out there love, remember to keep your windows shut ,dont want to spoil the cakes for Charlie boy with that foul smog now do we. Theres a girl.

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